The project, once developed, will support the delivery of clean, round-the-clock power to the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s (PNM) grid in support of Meta’s data center operations in the state.

The collaboration brings together Baker Hughes’ ground-to-grid geothermal portfolio – integrating subsurface engineering and well construction with integrated power solutions and infrastructure project execution – with XGS’s water and geology-independent geothermal system. The companies will initially partner on the exploration and engineering phases of the New Mexico project to derisk operations and establish a strong technical foundation for the utility-scale deployment of XGS’s geothermal technology.

“With this single project for Meta in New Mexico, XGS will increase the state’s operating geothermal capacity by tenfold,” said Ghazal Izadi, XGS’s Chief Operating Officer. “By aligning our technology with Baker Hughes’ expertise across subsurface, surface, and power solutions – and one of the most capable project delivery teams in the world – we’re demonstrating that XGS has the execution muscle and industrial collaborations required to deliver at scale for our customers.”

“Geothermal energy plays a vital role in delivering reliable, cleaner power at scale,” said Baker Hughes Chief Growth and Experience Officer and interim Executive Vice President of Industrial & Energy Technology Maria Claudia Borras. “By collaborating with XGS at this early stage, we are applying our ground‑to‑grid capabilities to reduce technical risk, accelerate reservoir validation and engineer an integrated solution to deliver first power efficiently and reliably.”